Keywords

gulf region, NPUAP staging definitions, pressure injury, pressure ulcer, staging, terminology

Authors

1. Delmore, Barbara PhD, RN, CWCN, MAPWCA, IIWCC-NYU
2. Ayello, Elizabeth A. PhD, RN, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN
3. Smart, Hiske MA Nursing Science (PU for CHE), Hons B Soc Sc Nursing Science (UFS), RN, IIWCC-CAN
4. Tariq, Gulnaz BSc, MS, IIWCC-CAN
5. Sibbald, R. Gary MD, DSc (Hons), MEd, BSc, FRCPC (Med Derm), FAAD, MAPWCA, JM

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Pressure injuries/ulcers are a global health issue, and there is a need for clinicians from many countries and continents to express their opinions on the terminology change (pressure ulcer to injury) and revised staging definitions. A convenience, opinion survey sample of clinicians from the Western Asia Gulf Region enrolled in a yearlong wound care course participated by expressing their opinion about these changes. Results reveal support for the pressure injury terminology and the revised staging definitions.